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Chris Schad
Schad covers the Minnesota Vikings for Zone Coverage. He also writes for Bring Me The News and The Viking Age and hosts The Homer Horn Podcast.
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Vikings
The Vikings Free Agency Grocery List
By Chris Schad - Mar 1, 2021
Bill Parcells once said, “If they want you to cook the dinner, they should at least let you buy the groceries.” Mike Zimmer is a Parcells disciple, […]
Vikings
Tyler Conklin Was Better Than You Thought Last Year
By Chris Schad - Feb 26, 2021
In the 2018 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings selected Irv Smith Jr. to be their tight end of the future. Many have waited for Smith to take […]
Twins
The Twins Need to Trade for Trevor Story
By Chris Schad - Feb 25, 2021
The Minnesota Twins had the perfect plan for their infield. By moving Jorge Polanco to second base and signing Andrelton Simmons, they improved defensively to hold the […]
Twins
Josh Donaldson and the Curse of the No. 24 Jersey
By Chris Schad - Feb 22, 2021
Josh Donaldson’s first year with the Minnesota Twins didn’t go as planned. After signing a four-year, $92 million contract, he was limited to 28 games due to […]
Vikings
The Vikings Should Use the Draft to Find Their Next WR3
By Chris Schad - Feb 22, 2021
Jarius Wright never became a superstar with the Minnesota Vikings. He never passed 600 yards and eclipsed 60 catches just once in his six seasons with the […]
Vikings
Recent Draft Picks the Vikings Would Love to Have Back
By Chris Schad - Feb 19, 2021
The Minnesota Vikings have a reputation as a team that dominates the draft. As Rick Spielman has wheeled and dealed to acquire draft picks as if they […]
Twins
Brian Dozier’s Career is the Stuff of Urban Legend
By Chris Schad - Feb 18, 2021
When kids dream of becoming professional baseball players, they usually don’t dream of having a career like Brian Dozier’s. The former Minnesota Twins second baseman became an […]
Timberwolves
Is Anthony Edwards Franchise Player Material?
By Chris Schad - Feb 18, 2021
When the Minnesota Timberwolves won the NBA Draft Lottery last fall, there was a sense of reservation. The 2020 class was expected to be devoid of franchise […]
Twins
Why Don’t the Twins Just Sign Jake Odorizzi?
By Chris Schad - Feb 16, 2021
When the Minnesota Twins announced the signing of Nelson Cruz, Derek Falvey also declared that the Twins were done adding “big-ticket” contracts. The comment surely drew chuckles […]
Vikings
2021 is Rick Spielman’s Biggest Draft Yet
By Chris Schad - Feb 15, 2021
The Minnesota Vikings caught lightning in a bottle in 2017. Riding into the playoffs with a 13-3 record, they had a roster full of young, ascending talent […]
Vikings
Kevin Stefanski’s Offense Should Be a Blueprint for Klint Kubiak
By Chris Schad - Feb 12, 2021
The Minnesota Vikings’ approach to second and long last year may have caused people to damage the interior of their homes. No drywall, television, or anything else […]
Timberwolves
The Silver Lining of KAT and DLo’s Absence
By Chris Schad - Feb 11, 2021
One year ago, the Minnesota Timberwolves struck a deal that they hoped would make them relevant again. By acquiring D’Angelo Russell from the Golden State Warriors, Gersson […]